Home of Barbadian Heritage & Culture

Did you know about the indentured servants? https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5-NzXAb1Y/?igshid=1ipnpsqg1jlkl

Did you know about the policing in early Barbados? https://www.instagram.com/p/CJoqW6mgOTn/?igshid=17ez2c3rpgol4

Did you know about the Grand Jury of Barbados? https://www.instagram.com/p/CJD_aOUgkrO/?igshid=re7q1r3sayz5

It's that most wonderful time of the year! Take your entertaining to the next level with this recipe from the 1911 cookbook "West Indian and Other Recipes" by Mrs. H. Graham Yearwood. Today's recipe: Coconut Rusks! https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3M6mjgjGv/?igshid=1fcpnycfs4s55

We have Christmas opening hours! The Barbados Museum & Historical Society is waiting to welcome you for a visit to our informative galleries or to find the perfect gift in The Museum Shop. Check out our holiday hours! https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3EEbgghPg/?igshid=lfdtxstnyvy5

#FunFriday It's not a Bajan Christmas until you eat, drink, see, hear or do certain things! So of course...we have to ask... if you could only choose one....which would you choose???? #AhBajanChristms (at Barbados Museum & Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqL-gQgWcA/?igshid=rhsbwij35fdm

It's that most wonderful time of the year! Take your entertaining to the next level with this recipe from the 1911 cookbook "West Indian and Other Recipes" by Mrs. H. Graham Yearwood. Today's recipe: Yam Puffs! (at Barbados Museum & Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIn04pFALsl/?igshid=45alwgovjl54

It's not a Bajan Christmas until you hear, eat, drink or do certain things. So of course, we have to ask... which do you choose? #BajanChristmas (at Barbados Museum & Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlmEmAAQst/?igshid=i8qnnjjsbrfn

🚨New Book Alert! You can now find "Notes of a Native Governor-General: The Memoirs of Sir Elliott Fitzroy Belgrave" by Alwin Adams with Sir Elliott Fritzroy Belgrave in The Museum Shop. Contact us today to get your copy for $65.00BDS by calling 5380201 or emailing [email protected]. (at Barbados Museum & Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlSBZzg2V9/?igshid=vxigvo2mzv2i

It's been quite the year...take a moment to 'Treat Yuh Shelves' with a visit to The Museum Shop for a wide selection of local books to help you relax. The Museum Shop is open from Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. Contact us at 538-0201 or [email protected]. (at Barbados Museum & Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlNhu8gz3g/?igshid=1lxpgf34lc8ro

It's that most wonderful time of the year! Take your entertaining to the next level with this recipe from the 1911 cookbook "West Indian and Other Recipes" by Mrs. H. Graham Yearwood. Today's recipe: Sweet Potato Scones! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIij3KKAqMT/?igshid=166tke9njn3y9

Did you know about some of the trees introduced? https://www.instagram.com/p/CIf-NqvA52T/?igshid=1hi7nf9msqobp

Did you know about Government vs the butchers? https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQlTMbgpIO/?igshid=1vvvi1ezqghkh

#funfriday It's Sunday lunch and we want to know what is on the menu! Respond like a Bajan. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGTrKXg9Qu/?igshid=c7ij70si93gq

We asked Barbados and you delivered! The digital exhibition "Through Barbadian Eyes" launches today! This exhibition contains images of our country Barbados, which you, the people, have deemed to hold either significance to our country or to be of personal importance to the contributor. These photos provide a snapshot of Barbados, as seen "Through Barbadian Eyes." View the exhibition here: https://mailchi.mp/707a6eba4735/through-a-barbadians-eyes ---- Want to contribute a photo to the "Through Barbadian Eyes" digital exhibition? Send us your photo of the Barbadian spot you think is important, along with a short caption of why you think it's important to our (@BarbadosMuseum) Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct Messages or via email to [email protected]. https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0RV-7AtCV/?igshid=1u3vs7j2321em

#FunFriday! Let's have some fun! How would a Bajan respond to this scenario? (Family-friendly answers only👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾) #ProudBajan https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0OTB9AojW/?igshid=5dlbxniadw5b

#FunFriday Let's have some fun! It's said that no matter where you are in the world, you can find a Barbadian🇧🇧, and one way to identify us is in the way we speak and react to situations! For this #FunFriday we have a scenario and we want you to respond as a Bajan would! (👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾family-friendly answers only) #SharingOurCulture #MustBeABajan https://www.instagram.com/p/CHiIH97A39X/?igshid=r5n08dwzf195